Christopher Luxon reveals Cabinet shake-up; Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first major speech since war; Lunar rocket Artemis II blasts off towards the moon
Christopher Luxon reveals Cabinet shake-up
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a refreshed ministerial lineup, promoting Chris Penk and Penny Simmonds into Cabinet and elevating the Energy portfolio to senior minister Simeon Brown.
The reshuffle, which takes effect from April 7, comes as senior National MPs Judith Collins and Shane Reti leave Parliament at the end of the term.
Trump's first major speech since war: US will 'finish the job' soon
President Donald Trump said US forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion”, offering a full-throated defence of the war in his first national address since the conflict began more than a month ago.
Trump got a wide audience and a chance to articulate clear objectives for the war after weeks of changing goals and often contradictory messages about whether he’s winding down or ready to escalate military operations.
He promised US forces would continue to hit Iran very hard.
Former NZME executive who hired underage girl for 'sexual services' named
A former Auckland business executive who was convicted of hiring an underage girl for "commercial sexual services" can now be named.
He is Greg Hornblow, former chief executive at NZME's OneRoof.
Hornblow pleaded guilty in November 2025 to receiving "commercial sexual services" from a person aged under 18.
He was sentenced to 10 months home detention in the Auckland District Court in March and ordered to pay $3000 in emotional harm reparation.
Watch: Astronauts blast off for the Moon in historic mission
The most powerful rocket NASA has ever built took off in dramatic fashion from Cape Canaveral.
ONE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS QUESTION
The clocks are moving backwards this weekend, bringing an extra hour of sleep to those who are able to stay tucked in.
It’s also been the subject of debate, with experts having differing opinions on changing the clocks and how it impacts human health.
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